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When did you last show love and compassion to others in anger? In his prayer in John 17, Jesus reveals that unity and togetherness in love will show the world who He is and His love! Throughout the Bible, you can see that God is slow to anger, even when He has all the right to be. As reflections of his work and goodness, you should follow His example and show up with love! How will you do the hard work to be slow to anger and show more compassion to those around you? Message Notes:https:...

When was the last time you felt united when you judged someone? Judgment is vital to evaluation culture and only leads to division and separation. Jesus' words in Matthew 7:1 are reason enough not to Judge as he lays out the golden rule: "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged". In the pursuit of unity, you can pursue wisdom, humble yourself, and do good to others to live a life of peace pointing towards Jesus! How will you take steps towards humanity and generosity to find peace?

When do you find yourself feeling offended? The world says you have the right to take offense and get even. However, the Bible teaches not to dwell on offenses, and to act in love instead. Proverbs 17:9 says, “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” Followers of Jesus should extend love in place of disunity. What offenses can you drop today?

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49264779RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgNot only do you live in a world that invites you to see things one way, but even more, to distance yourself from people who see things any other way. It can be difficult to stick together as you encounter people with all kinds of thoughts, emotions, and opinions. However, sticking together is exactly what Jesus prayed for in his last days on earth in John 17. It's easy to be divided; unity takes ef...

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49261449RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgQuestioning where you belong will lead to inner confusion and lostness. Jesus teaches in John 17:6-19 that you belong first with God, who keeps you safe, makes you holy, and gives you purpose. Though you live in this world, you have been set apart to do things God's way. Do you trust that you belong with God first and foremost? To practice trusting this, pray with your people: "Father — keep us, make us,...